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If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert smartphone app for iOS or Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via FlashAlert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at 503-538-8383.

More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.

If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes and work. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online and employees will work remotely.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students, faculty and staff are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online or work remotely before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students, faculty and staff are expected to attend class online or work remotely.

Those who cannot perform their duties at home should report to campus if they can arrive safely. If an employee cannot arrive safely or must remain home for any other reason, they may use a sick or vacation day to cover the absence. If no vacation time is available, the employee can make up hours during the same week or record the time off without pay.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert smartphone app for iOS or Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via FlashAlert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at (503) 538-8383.

More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.

The Virtual Learning Center opens in week two of the semester. To schedule an appointment via Zoom or asynchronous, please click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at vlc@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Community Life Fund will reopen for the spring semester today (Monday). Please keep an eye out for updated office hours.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Janessa Antemann at slctreasurer@georgefox.edu.

All faculty: Register for the May Deep Dive Retreat, one of the best ways to conclude the academic year. The Deep Dive offers the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment.

In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest, and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is available. Lodging, meals and camp activities costs are covered by the university.

Dates: Monday, May 11 (4 p.m. check-in) – Thursday, May 14 (9 a.m. check-out)
Location: Twin Rocks Friends Camp (Rockaway Beach, Oregon)
Rooms: Lodging assignments are dependent on tracks. Most people will be sharing a room with one person.

Offered Tracks:

• Track 1: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track 2: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Track 2.1: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Fifth-Year Promotion
• Self-guided: Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

Registration deadline: April 17, 2026
Questions? Email facultydevelopment@georgefox.edu

Students and employees are invited to reflect and serve in Portland on MLK Day! On the first day of our “Serve With Passion” re-emphasis week (Jan. 19-23), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join together for a day of reflection and service alongside SOLVE in Portland.

The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 19. Please complete this form to register.

The day plan will be as follows:

• 9 a.m.: Continental breakfast and departure from SpiL House
• 9:45 a.m.: Meet at Irving Park in Portland for service and learning orientation
• 10 a.m.: Join SOLVE for MLK Day service project
• Noon: Lunch and discussion on houselessness and litter/garbage service
• 1-2 p.m.: “Walkabout” (prayer walk, distributing hot cocoa and socks, practicing presence and humanity with our unhoused neighbors)
• 2 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
• 3 p.m.: Arrive back at SpiL/Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible for five SpiL/chapel elective attendance credits.

Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.

What better way to celebrate your return to campus than a giant open gym! Come to Hadlock this Sunday, Jan. 11, for a night of open-gym activities, tournaments and top-rope climbing between 5 and 8 p.m.

The courts will be set up for volleyball, basketball, Spikeball and cornhole, while the climbing wall will feature new routes for you to try out.

Please note the schedule change in the Hadlock Student Center for this weekend. We will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m.

We return to regular Hadlock hours this Monday.

Get ready for Winter Welcome today (Friday) through Sunday! For residential students, the residence halls will be reopening today at noon. We hope you’ll join us for a host of events over the weekend before the start of the spring semester.

Winter Welcome is a time for you to get re-acclimated to campus and reconnect before the start of classes this Monday. Check out the Winter Welcome schedule here. We’ll see you for a fun-filled weekend!

Start off your spring semester with a time of worship this Sunday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Everyone is welcome! Chapel credit will be offered for those who attend. See you there!

For those returning early this weekend, Bon Appetit will have the following hours in Canyon Commons.

• Friday, Jan. 9: Dinner from 5 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan 10: Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to noon; dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Jan 11: Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

We will return to normal service hours Monday morning.

University Recreation is super excited to have all of you back. We want to inform you about the awesome GroupX fitness classes we are offering this spring semester. Take a look …

• Employee-Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon
• Pilates: Mondays at 11 a.m., Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at 11 a.m., and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
• Yoga: Mondays at 4 p.m., Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m., Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Fridays at 3 p.m.
• Power Cycle: Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
• Full Body Burn: Saturdays at 10 a.m.
• Circuit Training: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., and Fridays at 8 a.m.

Use this link to find all of these classes and more on IMLeagues.

We can’t wait to see you in Hadlock this semester!

Did you miss the Resonate Conference this fall? Catch the speakers on George Fox Talks! You can find episodes featuring special guests Tyler Stanton, Meghan Sullivan and Andy Crouch on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.

• Tyler Stanton: You’re Addicted to Noise (and Don’t Even Know It)
• Resonate Conference Panel with Tyler Stanton, Meghan Sullivan and Andy Crouch
• Meghan Sullivan: A New Way to Read the Good Samaritan Parable and The Chatbot That Thinks It’s God
• Andy Crouch: Faith or Trend? The Problem with Modern Christianity

The library is pleased to deliver library materials for faculty with offices on the Newberg campus. Library materials must be signed for by the faculty member or persons authorized to sign. Fill out the request form here.

If you have questions, contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.

Newberg faculty are invited to submit requests for spring semester course reserves. To place a request, please fill out and submit the reserve forms here.

If you have any questions, please contact coursereserves@georgefox.edu, or call Sarah Willhite at 503-554-2412.

A George Fox Young Life group is seeking a volunteer leader who is out of college and is familiar with Young Life. This person should be willing to invest in the lives of college students, as the role involves building relationships, helping plan and lead weekly club gatherings on campus, and walking alongside students as they explore life and faith.

If you are relational, dependable, and have a heart for mentoring college students (approximately five hours per week), we’d love to connect. Contact Melissa Horton at info.newbergyounglife@gmail.com to express interest or ask any questions.

Following are the spring semester hours for the Bruin Community Pantry.

Grab & Go Only:

• Mondays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pantry Hours:

• Mondays: 1 to 4 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

For more information, check out the website!

Invest in your future self! We still have a few exclusive one-on-one consultation spots available on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with our dedicated Nationwide retirement specialist, Phillip Carbajal.

This is a fantastic opportunity to move past the “one-size-fits-all” advice and get personalized, private answers to your specific retirement questions – no matter what stage of your career you are in. Click here to secure your time slot and see Phillip’s full consultation schedule for the spring semester.

As the seasons shift and daylight decreases, many people notice changes in their mood or energy, with feelings of fatigue, trouble sleeping, or less enjoyment in everyday activities. For some, these may be signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to seasonal changes.

In an upcoming webinar, hosted by Dawn St. Aubyn, LCSW, we’ll break down what SAD is, who it affects, and how to recognize the symptoms. We’ll also share coping strategies and helpful resources to support your well-being throughout the darker months.

Webinar details
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21
Time: 11-11:45 a.m.

Register today at this link.

This May, unplug and experience the monastic life.

The Monastic Life Retreat offers George Fox students a rare chance to immerse themselves in contemplative Christian traditions through direct participation in the daily rhythm of Western monasticism at Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey.

Over two weeks in May, students will join monks in prayer, work and study, practicing lectio divina and contemplative prayer, attending conferences led by different monks, and observing periods of communal silence.

Participants will also experience singing chants in the choir, community meals, and service activities, all while disconnecting from personal technology to deepen their spiritual journey in a monastic environment.

Here are some more details:

• Info & Application
• Apply by Sunday, Jan. 18
• Retreat dates are May 11-24
• Credit: 0-3 credits of THEO 485 Special Topics: Monastic Life Retreat
• Cost: $1,375 covers tuition and two weeks’ room and board
• Enrollment is limited due to abbey capacity, so apply soon!

For more information, contact retreat facilitator Bryan Boyd at bboyd@georgefox.edu.